Big Mean Mike is the biggest, toughest dog in the whole neighborhood. He's even got a big, mean car that he drives around the big, mean streets. Everyone knows how big and tough he is — which is just the way Mike likes it.

Then one day a tiny, fuzzy bunny shows up in his car. Mike puts it on the sidewalk and drives away before anyone can see. But the bunny keeps coming back — with friends! — no matter how many times Mike tells them to scram. Big, mean dogs do not hang around with tiny, fuzzy bunnies! But gosh, those bunnies sure are cute . . . .

REVIEWS:

"Even the toughest readers will crumble under the appeal of these bunnies." —Kirkus Reviews

"Knudsen offers an uncompromisingly macho version of the defend-your-friends theme, and its cultural references (combat boots, gym membership) and the inherent humor in seeing the bunnies charm their way into Mike’s heart will keep readers attentive — and laughing." —Publishers Weekly

"This is funny stuff: Both author and illustrator play with the paradox of the Chuck Norris-type falling for the balls of fluff. They play with the tension, too: Knudsen supplies Mike with plenty of random, angry 'ARRGH!'s when things aren’t going his way, and the bunnies’ over-the-top cuteness make their 'Grrrr's even funnier." —Julie Danielson on Kirkus's Children's Book Blog (You can read the full review, which also features Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown's Creepy Carrots!here.